It’s not every year that our community celebrates 150 years since the first family set up residence but this year is that year. The Grand Parade on Saturday the 25th of October is a major part of our Labour Weekend celebrations.

Sunday 26th October is our Sports and Recreation Fun Day as part of West Melton’s 150th Celebration Weekend. It’s time to put together your world class team and battle it out on the fields of West Melton in Sport Canterbury’s TOP TEAM!

Horses In the field of transport and agriculture, horses have played a major role. The racing of horses in Canterbury was started at Riccarton in 1854 with the formation of the Canterbury Jockey Club. Some gallopers have been trained in… Read More